Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets snuck past the Spurs 98-97. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Hornets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.