Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 20 | 29 | 19 | 25 | 93 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Warriors 126-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Warriors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.