Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 33 | 37 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Hornets 125-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets are in a full-on tailspin; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.