Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 117 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets edged the Spurs 117-111. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.