Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 27 | 37 | 35 | 139 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 38 | 33 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Hornets 139-131. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.