Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 19 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Spurs 127-98. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Spurs couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.