Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
135
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 40 | 37 | 34 | 24 | 135 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Knicks 135-101. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.