Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 18 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 32 | 30 | 18 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Bobcats survived the Hornets 97-96. The Bobcats won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bobcats carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Bobcats' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.