Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 19 | 27 | 21 | 31 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Spurs pulled away from the Hornets 98-81. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.