Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 36 | 32 | 30 | 122 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 19 | 33 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Spurs edged the Hornets 122-113. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.