Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
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Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
145
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 16 | 32 | 25 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 38 | 35 | 40 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Knicks 145-102. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
