Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 37 | 32 | 22 | 121 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 26 | 34 | 34 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs snuck past the Hornets 122-121. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.