Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 31 | 25 | 32 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 13 | 29 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Knicks 119-95. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.