Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Rockets 98-97. Hornets' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.