Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 20 | 30 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Hornets 121-112. Rockets torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.