Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 36 | 31 | 21 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 31 | 34 | 17 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets pulled away from the Rockets 121-108. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.