Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 7 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 12 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hornets 123-118 in overtime. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.