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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
125
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
133
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 22 30 34 39 125
New Orleans HornetsHornets 35 31 34 33 133

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets edged the Jazz 133-125. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.