Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 128 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Rockets 128-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.