Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the 76ers 106-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; the 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.