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Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 30 33 25 20 108
Utah JazzJazz 36 20 30 25 111

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz survived the Hornets 111-108. Jazz controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.