Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 27 | 36 | 29 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets blew the doors off the Raptors 125-102. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.