Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 122 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 35 | 29 | 38 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Raptors 130-122. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.