Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 41 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 119 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 29 | 25 | 15 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Timberwolves 119-104. Hornets' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.