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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.