Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
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112
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113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Jazz 113-112. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.