Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Hornets 117-115. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · 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.