Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 26 | 20 | 20 | 33 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 38 | 29 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Bobcats 118-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats are in a full-on tailspin. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.