Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 34 | 25 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 26 | 33 | 22 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Hornets 109-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.