Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 29 | 42 | 22 | 124 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 22 | 34 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Hornets demolished the Knicks 124-103. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.