ROCKETS VS. HORNETS OVERALL RECORD 34   --   19 REG SEASON: 34-19 PLAYOFFS 0-0

2008-2009 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 86, Hornets 66 : Defense Wipes Out Hornets 86-66
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 13, 2009 IN HOUSTON
  Bench provides spark while Battier, Rockets suffocate Hornets with defense
• Rockets 95, Hornets 84 : No Yao? No Problem
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 16, 2009 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Several Rockets rise to the occasion as defense swarms Hornets 95-84
• Hornets 88, Rockets 79 : Offense Fizzles in New Orleans
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 26, 2008 IN NEW ORLEANS
  McGrady, Rafer go ice cold as Rockets put up just 79 in road loss to Hornets
• Rockets 91, Hornets 82 : Yao, T-Mac Fuel Rockets
  BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 15, 2008 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets shut down Chris Paul, Hornets in bounceback 91-82 home win

2007-2008 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Hornets 90, Rockets 69 : Streak Is Now a Skid
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 19, 2008 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Offense continues to struggle as Wells, Hornets light up Rockets in the 4th
• Rockets 106, Hornets 96 : 18th Straight: Rockets Roll Hornets
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 8, 2008 IN HOUSTON
  Miraculous streak continues as McGrady explodes for 41 points, 9 assists
• Rockets 100, Hornets 80 : Statement Game in Big Easy
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 22, 2008 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Defense stings Hornets, Yao, T-Mac do the rest in West-rattling road win
• Hornets 87, Rockets 82 : Rockets Choke Late Lead
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 13, 2008 IN HOUSTON
  Paul, West scorch Rockets late as 5-game streak snapped in 87-82 loss

2006-2007 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 123, Hornets 112 : One Win Away
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 14, 2007 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets explode offensively in 123-112 win over Hornets, near homecourt advantage
• Hornets 106, Rockets 94 : Hornets Dump Rockets... Again
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 25, 2007 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Yao goes ice cold, Rockets defense wilts in second half in 106-94 loss in OKC
• Hornets 87, Rockets 74 : Swarmed By Hornets
  BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 3, 2007 IN HOUSTON
  Rafer ejected early, Rockets can't buy shots in embarrassing 87-74 home loss
• Hornets 96, Rockets 90 : Allergic to Hornets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 5, 2006 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Rockets can't sustain momentum from home opener, fall in New Orleans 96-90

2005-2006 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 93, Hornets 92 : Rockets Snap 6-Game Slide
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 23, 2006 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Yao, Rockets finally beat a division opponent in 93-92 win over Hornets
• Hornets 86, Rockets 80 : Stung Again Late
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 14, 2006 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets go completely frigid late as Hornets close on an 18-6 run to win 86-80
• Hornets 92, Rockets 90 : West Sinks Rockets in West
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 28, 2005 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Hornet hits shot with 1.8 seconds left as T-Mac, Rockets fall 92-90 in OKC
• Hornets 91, Rockets 84 : A-Paul-ing Finish
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 5, 2005 IN HOUSTON
  Hornets rookie hits big shots, Rockets go ice cold in 91-84 collapse at home

2004-2005 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Hornets 76, Rockets 73 : April Fooled
  BOX SCORE | APRIL 1, 2005 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets blow 18-point lead, fall at home to West's worst in Hornets, 76-73
• Rockets 81, Hornets 68 : Rockets Win, But Lose T-Mac
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 25, 2005 IN NEW ORLEANS
  T-Mac goes down with right hip strain, Sura steps up in New Orleans, 81-68
• Rockets 82, Hornets 77 : Padgett Pops Hornets
  BOX SCORE | JANUARY 26, 2005 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Reserve forward hits huge three to break tie, Rockets rattle Hornets 82-77
• Rockets 89, Hornets 81 : Rockets Take Hornets With Little Sting
  BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 7, 2004 IN HOUSTON
  Despite continued poor offense, Rockets pull out home win 89-81

2003-2004 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 97, Hornets 86 : Cat Pounces On Hornets
  BOX SCORE | MARCH 11, 2004 IN HOUSTON
  Mobley scores 31, hits 6 triples in 97-86 home win over New Orleans
• Rockets 83, Hornets 74 : Defense Sparks Win In New Orleans
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 5, 2003 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Rockets hold Hornets to less than 36% shooting in key 83-74 road victory

2002-2003 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 97, Hornets 85 : Guards Rescue Rockets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 29, 2002 IN HOUSTON
  After third quarter collapse, Francis, Mobley lead Houston to win
• Hornets 98, Rockets 96 : Buzzed In OT
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | DECEMBER 6, 2002 IN NEW ORLEANS
  Despite 29 from Kenny Thomas, Rockets fall in New Orleans in OT

2001-2002 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Hornets 73, Rockets 72 : NAILON-ED!!!
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 1, 2002 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets drop heartbreaker to Hornets on last-second shot 73-72
• Rockets 111, Hornets 104 : Francises Beat Davises
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | JANUARY 26, 2002 IN CHARLOTTE
  Steve's game, Cat's shot, Cato's hustle beat Davis, Hornets in OT

2000-2001 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Rockets 110, Hornets 97 : Floatin' Like a Butterfly
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | JANUARY 27, 2001 IN CHARLOTTE
  Wizard's threes, Mobley's game help Rockets sting Hornets 110-97
• Rockets 84, Hornets 80 : Mobley Swats Hornets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | NOVEMBER 16, 2000 IN HOUSTON
  Guard scores 23, hits tough shot late as Houston beats Charlotte

1999-2000 CLUTCHFANS RECAPS AGAINST THE HORNETS:

• Hornets 102, Rockets 97 : Hornets Sting Late
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 22, 2000 IN CHARLOTTE
  Francis, Thomas play strong but Rockets can't pull off upset
• Rockets 99, Hornets 83 : Cat Stings Hornets
  RECAP | BOX SCORE | FEBRUARY 1, 2000 IN HOUSTON
  Rockets creating buzz as Mobley, Francis squash Hornets