Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 100 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 28 | 23 | 39 | 126 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Rockets 126-100. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.