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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 29 27 32 27 115
Atlanta HawksHawks 34 26 27 31 118

After Action Report

In Atlanta, the Hawks squeaked past the Hornets 118-115. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.