Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
94
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San Antonio SpursSpurs
82
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 94 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 18 | 27 | 15 | 82 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Hornets stunned the Spurs 94-82. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.