Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 35 | 36 | 29 | 134 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets blew the doors off the Rockets 134-93. Hornets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.