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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
94
away
Chemistry Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
91
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 19 25 22 94
San Antonio SpursSpurs 24 26 25 16 91

After Action Report

The Hornets squeaked past the Spurs 94-91. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

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