Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
131
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 39 | 36 | 28 | 138 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 35 | 23 | 40 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Hawks 138-131. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.