Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 9 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 87 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 25 | 37 | 18 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets buried the Rockets 109-87. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.