Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Hornets 109-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.