Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Houston RocketsRockets
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets pulled away from the Hornets 125-111. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.