Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 39 | 26 | 19 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Hornets 121-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.