Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
138
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 15 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 84 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 41 | 30 | 34 | 138 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks rolled past the Hornets 138-84. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.