Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Rockets 107-101. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.