Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Hornets 121-96. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.