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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
130
away
Chemistry Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
88
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 26 29 33 42 130
New Orleans HornetsHornets 24 19 18 27 88

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Spurs blew the doors off the Hornets 130-88. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.