Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 38 | 12 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Hornets 114-96. Every possession went the Rockets way. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.