Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 45 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 138 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 36 | 21 | 22 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Hornets 138-111. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.