Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 119 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 31 | 26 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Spurs 119-117. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · 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.