Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 124 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets squeaked past the Raptors 124-120. Hornets' offense had its way with the Raptors. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.