Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 40 | 24 | 28 | 119 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Spurs 119-111. Hornets torched the Spurs on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.