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Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 27 33 20 23 103
New Orleans HornetsHornets 32 28 24 24 108

After Action Report

The Hornets squeaked past the Rockets 108-103. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.