Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Hornets 115-92. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.