Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
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Houston RocketsRockets
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hornets 101-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.