Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 107 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Rockets 115-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.