Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 30 | 23 | 29 | 113 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Hawks 113-87. Hornets' offense had its way with the Hawks. Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat; Hawks' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.