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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
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Chemistry Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 23 26 27 109
San Antonio SpursSpurs 26 25 38 27 116

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Spurs held off the Hornets 116-109. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Spurs · 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.