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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 26 | 25 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Hornets 117-116. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.