Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Knicks 105-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.