Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 28 | 18 | 25 | 102 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Hornets snuck past the Raptors 102-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.