Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
85
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Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 25 | 25 | 12 | 85 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the 76ers 117-85. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.