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