Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 21 | 29 | 37 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 37 | 25 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hornets 114-110. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.