Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Raptors squeaked past the Hornets 101-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Raptors couldn't shake the cold spell; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Raptors 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.