Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 31 | 29 | 37 | 128 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 32 | 25 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets rolled past the Rockets 128-103. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.