Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Houston RocketsRockets
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 30 | 18 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Rockets 116-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.