Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 99 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 36 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Raptors blew the doors off the Hornets 122-99. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · 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.