Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 28 | 32 | 18 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 23 | 29 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Hornets 102-100. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.