Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 27 | 33 | 26 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 27 | 19 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Spurs pulled away from the Hornets 119-106. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.