Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
147
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 40 | 38 | 32 | 147 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 26 | 27 | 32 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Rockets blew the doors off the Hornets 147-104. Rockets torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.