Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 26 | 34 | 32 | 128 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 36 | 28 | 27 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Charlotte, the Hornets squeaked past the Bobcats 128-125. The tempo dragged the Bobcats into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.