Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
95
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 95 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 25 | 33 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Rockets 109-95. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.