Mon Mar 14, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
132
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 18 | 34 | 30 | 109 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 32 | 40 | 34 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Spurs buried the Hornets 132-109. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Spurs · 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.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.