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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
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Chemistry Steady
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
111
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 29 26 27 42 124
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 37 26 22 26 111

After Action Report

The Hornets handled the Grizzlies 124-111. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Grizzlies rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.