Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 30 | 19 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hornets 107-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.