Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Hornets held off the Spurs 116-109. Hornets torched the Spurs on the offensive end. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.