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Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 34 23 30 26 113
San Antonio SpursSpurs 29 27 24 26 106

After Action Report

The Hornets knocked off the Spurs 113-106. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.