Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 106 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 31 | 32 | 19 | 15 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the SuperSonics 106-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics steamroller is in full effect right now; the SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.