Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Utah JazzJazz
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 111 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Jazz 111-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.