Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 41 | 20 | 29 | 118 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 39 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Hawks held off the Hornets 126-118. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.