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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 3:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 30 29 36 27 122
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 34 35 26 22 117

After Action Report

The Hornets survived the 76ers 122-117. The 76ers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.