Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 35 | 22 | 25 | 31 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Jazz 116-113. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.