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Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 21 26 26 27 100
San Antonio SpursSpurs 23 21 33 24 101

After Action Report

The Spurs survived the Hornets 101-100. Ugly basketball, but the Spurs did just enough. The Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.