Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 33 | 37 | 29 | 135 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 34 | 34 | 23 | 126 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Hornets edged the Spurs 135-126. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.