Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 19 | 26 | 35 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 25 | 22 | 32 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Knicks 115-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.