Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 34 | 25 | 32 | 117 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Hornets blew the doors off the Spurs 117-97. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.