Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 21 | 31 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Rockets 110-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.