Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 127 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Hornets 127-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.