Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Utah JazzJazz
90
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 90 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 87 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Jazz squeaked past the Hornets 90-87. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.