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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 22 29 24 28 11 114
Atlanta HawksHawks 25 23 25 30 10 113

After Action Report

In Atlanta, the Hornets squeaked past the Hawks 114-113 in overtime. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.