Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Rockets 123-119. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets are in a full-on tailspin; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.