Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 21 | 29 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 28 | 29 | 36 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Rockets 124-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Hornets 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.