Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
New Orleans HornetsHornets
92
away
Houston RocketsRockets
90
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Rockets 92-90. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.