Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 33 | 16 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Spurs 102-101. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.