Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
90
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 18 | 27 | 23 | 37 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Spurs handled the Hornets 105-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.