Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
144
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 33 | 30 | 22 | 32 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 40 | 29 | 30 | 45 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Raptors 144-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat; Raptors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Raptors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.