Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 36 | 28 | 24 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hornets 114-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · 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.