Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
65
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Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 65 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Raptors buried the Hornets 115-65. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.