Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 26 | 18 | 31 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 19 | 38 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets outlasted the Raptors 109-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.