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Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
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Chemistry Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 22 31 31 37 121
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 22 27 28 20 97

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Hornets demolished the Raptors 121-97. Hornets' offense had its way with the Raptors. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.