Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
94
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 14 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 35 | 26 | 16 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Hornets 102-94. Every possession went the Spurs way. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.