Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 109 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 37 | 17 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Raptors pulled away from the Hornets 120-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.