Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 27 | 25 | 40 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Rockets snuck past the Hornets 114-112. Rockets torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.