Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
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Chemistry
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Toronto RaptorsRaptors
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 124 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Raptors 124-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Raptors. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.