Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 23 | 35 | 23 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 25 | 24 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Hornets survived the Knicks 112-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.