Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 33 | 18 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Hornets 111-109. Spurs torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.