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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.