Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 110 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 18 | 24 | 40 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Rockets 112-110. Hornets' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.