Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 14 | 33 | 41 | 122 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 26 | 38 | 29 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Spurs 127-122. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.