Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
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San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 26 | 34 | 26 | 112 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 37 | 23 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Spurs shocked the Hornets 114-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
