Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Rockets 118-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.