Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 38 | 27 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Spurs 118-116. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; 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.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.