Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Hornets 108-99. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.