Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 27 | 34 | 25 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 33 | 25 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Hornets 126-117. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.