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Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 20 25 18 96
San Antonio SpursSpurs 32 24 33 28 117

After Action Report

The Spurs demolished the Hornets 117-96. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.