Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Rockets squeaked past the Hornets 115-114. Rockets' offense had its way with the Hornets. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.