Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Hornets 105-97. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Hornets locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.