Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The 76ers fended off the Hornets 116-107. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The 76ers couldn't shake the cold spell; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. 76ers' 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.