Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
83
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 40 | 24 | 31 | 21 | 116 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 18 | 30 | 14 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Spurs 116-83. Hornets' offense had its way with the Spurs. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.