Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 25 | 37 | 22 | 110 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets held off the Spurs 118-110. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.