Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 113 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 31 | 24 | 31 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the SuperSonics 113-112. The tempo dragged the SuperSonics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; 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. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.