Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 30 | 31 | 36 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Hornets edged the Knicks 118-109. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.