Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
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Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Raptors shocked the Hornets 112-106. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Raptors; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. The Raptors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.