Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 23 | 36 | 18 | 101 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 26 | 15 | 23 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Raptors 101-91. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.