Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Knicks 125-96. Hornets' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.