Fri Mar 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 92 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Rockets 104-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.