Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Hornets 127-114. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.