Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Houston RocketsRockets
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 27 | 18 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Hornets 102-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.