Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Knicks 118-112. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.