Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 26 | 35 | 26 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 18 | 30 | 38 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Hawks 120-118. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Hawks locker-room rift aren't helping. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.