SuperSonics (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 109 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 31 | 23 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Spurs 109-108. Hornets torched the Spurs on the offensive end. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.