Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 120 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Timberwolves 120-114. Hornets' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.