Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 18 | 32 | 22 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 32 | 35 | 22 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Spurs 120-101. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Spurs are in a full-on tailspin. The Spurs looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.