Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 33 | 29 | 24 | 7 | 121 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 11 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Hornets 125-121 in overtime. Knicks torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.