Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
133
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Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
128
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 16 | 133 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 35 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 128 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Hornets survived the Knicks 133-128 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.