Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 36 | 34 | 25 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Rockets 123-120. Hornets torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · 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.