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.