Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 24 | 31 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Magic 122-106. 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. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.