Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 3:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 108 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 21 | 22 | 31 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the 76ers 108-102. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 76ers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.