Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Houston RocketsRockets
144
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 32 | 38 | 22 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 33 | 38 | 34 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Hornets 144-122. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.