Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 33 | 36 | 29 | 132 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 32 | 25 | 17 | 98 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 132-98. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.