Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 35 | 25 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets blew the doors off the Magic 125-98. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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.