Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 25 | 33 | 30 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Knicks 114-111. Hornets' offense had its way with the Knicks. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.