Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 22 | 28 | 16 | 91 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Hornets 108-91. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
