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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
116
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 25 23 19 20 87
Utah JazzJazz 23 30 29 34 116

After Action Report

The Jazz demolished the Hornets 116-87. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.