Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
80
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 18 | 19 | 26 | 17 | 80 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 25 | 39 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Raptors 128-80. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.