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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
121
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Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 30 28 35 28 121
New Orleans HornetsHornets 30 35 22 32 119

After Action Report

The Spurs survived the Hornets 121-119. Spurs' offense had its way with the Hornets. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.