Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 88 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Knicks 106-88. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.