Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 26 | 34 | 34 | 122 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Spurs 122-103. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.