Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 36 | 29 | 32 | 123 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 31 | 35 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Hornets 123-122. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Whispers of a Hornets locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.