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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
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Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 22 27 33 34 116
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 22 25 29 30 106

After Action Report

The Hornets outlasted the Warriors 116-106. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.