Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 6
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 36 | 26 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hornets survived the Rockets 118-116. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.