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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Rockets 113-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.