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Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 31 22 10 22 85
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 29 21 30 108

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets buried the Rockets 108-85. Hornets' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.