Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 40 | 29 | 36 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Hornets 130-118. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.