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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 3:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
away
Chemistry Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
135
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 22 41 11 15 89
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 43 36 25 31 135

After Action Report

In a track meet, the 76ers ran roughshod over the Hornets 135-89. The breakneck pace played right into 76ers' hands. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the 76ers stayed locked in. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.