Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 17 | 39 | 27 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 21 | 37 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Hornets 122-118. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.