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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 3:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
141
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
132
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 29 34 44 34 141
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 26 34 39 33 132

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Hornets fended off the 76ers 141-132. Hornets' offense had its way with the 76ers. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.