Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 20 | 30 | 24 | 97 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 33 | 40 | 19 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Raptors demolished the Hornets 120-97. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Raptors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Raptors. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.