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Mon Nov 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
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Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
115
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 21 30 35 41 127
Utah JazzJazz 33 39 21 22 115

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Hornets outlasted the Jazz 127-115. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.