Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 22 | 15 | 27 | 86 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 32 | 40 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets rolled past the Hornets 121-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.