Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
159
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 17 | 26 | 30 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 41 | 42 | 39 | 37 | 159 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets demolished the Rockets 159-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.