Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 109 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 122 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets handled the Rockets 122-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. 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.