Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 34 | 25 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets held off the Knicks 120-114. Hornets' offense had its way with the Knicks. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets steamroller is in full effect right now. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.