Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Rockets 106-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.