Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 31 | 21 | 33 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 35 | 28 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Hornets 113-105. Knicks' offense had its way with the Hornets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.