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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
139
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 35 35 30 39 139
Houston RocketsRockets 32 28 33 33 126

After Action Report

In Houston, the Hornets downed the Rockets 139-126. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.