Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 23 | 22 | 39 | 106 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 25 | 29 | 21 | 18 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Bobcats 106-93. Every possession went the Hornets way. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Bobcats couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.