Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 102 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 35 | 27 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs pulled away from the Hornets 116-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Spurs' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.