Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 114 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 30 | 26 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz fended off the Hornets 120-114. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.