Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 31 | 27 | 38 | 132 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 11 | 32 | 33 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Spurs blew the doors off the Hornets 132-105. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.