Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
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Golden State WarriorsWarriors
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 121 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 39 | 25 | 24 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets survived the Warriors 121-120. The tempo dragged the Warriors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.