Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 37 | 28 | 28 | 125 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 28 | 17 | 24 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Raptors 125-88. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.