Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 15 | 19 | 28 | 24 | 86 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets held off the Hornets 93-86. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.