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Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Chemistry Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
125
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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.