Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 22 | 28 | 22 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Hornets 101-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.