Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 23 | 36 | 26 | 103 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Hornets 105-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.