Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Rockets 118-97. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.