Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Utah JazzJazz
100
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 100 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 18 | 26 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Jazz 103-100. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.