Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 20 | 30 | 36 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets survived the Knicks 115-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.