Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 24 | 34 | 27 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Hornets 112-109. Rockets' starting five clicked while the Hornets looked disjointed. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.