Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
76
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 76 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Jazz blew the doors off the Hornets 104-76. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Jazz played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.