Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Hornets 133-109. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.