Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 36 | 32 | 15 | 34 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Warriors 118-117. The Warriors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Hornets steamroller is in full effect right now. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.