Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 35 | 33 | 37 | 127 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 31 | 41 | 25 | 130 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets survived the Spurs 130-127. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.