Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Knicks 111-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.