Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
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Houston RocketsRockets
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 34 | 37 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Rockets 120-118. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.