Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 28 | 36 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets took care of the Hornets 117-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.