Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 35 | 30 | 37 | 134 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 29 | 37 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Spurs 134-128. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.