Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 128 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 26 | 23 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Rockets outlasted the Hornets 128-117. Rockets torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.