Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 21 | 42 | 24 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Hornets 121-116. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Whispers of a Hornets locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.