Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 3:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 96 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers edged the Hornets 105-96. The 76ers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.