Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
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Atlanta HawksHawks
113
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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.