Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 133 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets handled the Rockets 133-123. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.