Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 18 | 30 | 25 | 94 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets outlasted the Jazz 102-94. Hornets torched the Jazz on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.