Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 88 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors ran roughshod over the Hornets 117-88. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets are in a full-on tailspin. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.