Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 36 | 23 | 30 | 113 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Hawks 113-107. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · 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.