Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 93 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 30 | 12 | 25 | 86 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Rockets outlasted the Hornets 93-86. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.