Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Rockets 117-98. Hornets' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.