Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 93 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 28 | 18 | 28 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the SuperSonics outlasted the Hornets 100-93. SuperSonics torched the Hornets on the offensive end. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.