Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 3:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 33 | 31 | 36 | 126 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the 76ers 126-100. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.