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