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Sun Jan 16, 2005 · 2:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
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Chemistry Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
124
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 12 44 18 34 108
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 25 45 25 29 124

After Action Report

The Raptors downed the Hornets 124-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.