Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 30 | 32 | 17 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 24 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Hornets 106-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.