Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 134 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets blew the doors off the Rockets 134-112. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.