Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Hornets 120-109. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.