Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 33 | 21 | 36 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Spurs knocked off the Hornets 123-113. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Spurs · 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.