Wed Jan 26, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 15 | 32 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Hornets 116-102. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.