Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 17 | 34 | 22 | 103 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Hawks 103-100. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.