Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
132
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 128 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 10 | 14 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors snuck past the Hornets 132-128 in double overtime. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.