Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 19 | 27 | 21 | 95 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 36 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Raptors fended off the Hornets 103-95. Ugly basketball, but the Raptors did just enough. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.