Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 32 | 32 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 26 | 37 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Rockets 127-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.