Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
104
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 22 | 30 | 23 | 29 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 29 | 31 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats survived the Hornets 104-102. The Bobcats won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bobcats played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Whispers of a Hornets locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.