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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 26 31 28 27 112
New Orleans HornetsHornets 21 33 34 27 115

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets survived the Spurs 115-112. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; 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.
  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.