Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Rockets 121-115. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.