Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 6
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 128 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 31 | 18 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Hornets 128-98. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.