Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 123 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 28 | 34 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Raptors 123-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.