Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 129 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Hornets 129-109. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.