Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 24 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 87 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the 76ers 89-87. The 76ers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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.