Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 24 | 32 | 22 | 97 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 23 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the SuperSonics 97-96. The SuperSonics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · 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.