Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Knicks 116-100. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.