Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 17 | 36 | 34 | 116 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 34 | 24 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Spurs held off the Hornets 116-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.