Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 111 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Memphis, the Hornets handled the Grizzlies 111-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.