Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 33 | 24 | 21 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Rockets 119-113. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' 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 · 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.
- 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.