Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 26 | 34 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Rockets survived the Hornets 119-115. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.