Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 113 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 28 | 33 | 17 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets outlasted the Hawks 113-104. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hawks couldn't shake the cold spell; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.