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Sat Oct 30, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 25 36 21 31 113
San Antonio SpursSpurs 29 32 29 30 120

After Action Report

The Spurs fended off the Hornets 120-113. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.