Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 20 | 34 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Spurs knocked off the Hornets 112-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.