Sat Feb 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 107 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Jazz held off the Hornets 116-107. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Jazz pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.