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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 3:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 25 24 22 38 109
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 15 30 23 31 99

After Action Report

The Hornets outlasted the 76ers 109-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the 76ers are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a 76ers locker-room rift aren't helping. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.