Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 21 | 31 | 20 | 87 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 26 | 24 | 35 | 112 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets rolled past the Rockets 112-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.