Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
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Houston RocketsRockets
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 19 | 26 | 33 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets snuck past the Rockets 103-98. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.