Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Rockets 116-112. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.