Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Utah JazzJazz
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 98 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 36 | 33 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Jazz blew the doors off the Hornets 121-98. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.