Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
147
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 38 | 40 | 34 | 147 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 31 | 25 | 33 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets blew the doors off the Raptors 147-111. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.