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Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 29 33 33 27 122
New Orleans HornetsHornets 22 33 29 29 113

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Rockets edged the Hornets 122-113. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.