Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 32 | 35 | 23 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 31 | 10 | 24 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Hornets 121-84. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.