Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
147
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 43 | 41 | 34 | 147 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets buried the Knicks 147-121. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.