Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Hornets 109-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.