Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 115 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Spurs 117-115. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.