Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 34 | 24 | 37 | 126 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 38 | 26 | 42 | 23 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Raptors survived the Hornets 129-126. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.