Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 38 | 26 | 26 | 126 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Spurs pulled away from the Hornets 126-111. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.