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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 31 28 27 30 116
Houston RocketsRockets 26 23 27 21 97

After Action Report

In Houston, the Hornets took care of the Rockets 116-97. Hornets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

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