Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 13 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Hornets 102-83. Spurs torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.