Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
137
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 137 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 30 | 23 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Rockets 137-127. Hornets' offense had its way with the Rockets. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.