Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Rockets 116-96. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.