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Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
78
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 23 19 25 93
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 21 16 13 28 78

After Action Report

In Toronto, the Hornets pulled away from the Raptors 93-78. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Raptors · 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.