Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 88 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs shocked the Hornets 120-88. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
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.