Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 97 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 18 | 15 | 24 | 32 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Raptors 97-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Whispers of a Raptors locker-room rift aren't helping. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.