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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 26 31 22 23 102
Utah JazzJazz 25 33 29 30 117

After Action Report

The Jazz handled the Hornets 117-102. Jazz's scorers couldn't be contained. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Jazz · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.