Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
150
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 118 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 32 | 40 | 35 | 43 | 150 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats rolled past the Hornets 150-118. Bobcats controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.