Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Feb 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 35 | 22 | 16 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 25 | 29 | 11 | 97 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics shocked the Hornets 99-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. SuperSonics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; SuperSonics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.