Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 16 | 39 | 31 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 38 | 24 | 43 | 133 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs downed the Hornets 133-118. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.