Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 33 | 39 | 28 | 125 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Spurs 125-97. Hornets' offense had its way with the Spurs. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.