Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 33 | 35 | 25 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Hornets 125-98. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.