Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Rockets 112-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.