Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
83
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 83 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets rolled past the Spurs 106-83. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.