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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.