Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 26 | 29 | 18 | 97 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Spurs blew the doors off the Hornets 122-97. Spurs torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.