Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 131 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 21 | 29 | 35 | 16 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Hawks 131-130 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.