Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 24 | 16 | 18 | 85 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 35 | 29 | 6 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Timberwolves 96-85. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.