Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 20 | 29 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Hornets 116-105. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.