Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 114 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Hornets snuck past the SuperSonics 114-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.