Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 27 | 34 | 23 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hornets 120-115. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.