Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 18 | 30 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Hornets 97-95. Spurs' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.