Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 94 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 29 | 38 | 20 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Spurs 118-94. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.