Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 20 | 26 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 27 | 20 | 32 | 97 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Rockets snuck past the Hornets 102-97. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.