Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 87 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 27 | 20 | 32 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Rockets 105-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.