Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 119 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Raptors 119-96. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.