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Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
away
Chemistry Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
126
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 23 19 28 25 95
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 33 31 35 27 126

After Action Report

The Raptors blew the doors off the Hornets 126-95. Raptors' scorers couldn't be contained. Raptors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.