Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
137
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 13 | 28 | 28 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 31 | 36 | 38 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Rockets 137-101. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.