Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 27 | 22 | 41 | 119 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 16 | 35 | 22 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Raptors 119-103. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.