Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 16 | 24 | 28 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 31 | 22 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets upended the Rockets 113-104. Hornets' positional fit overwhelmed the Rockets rotation. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.