Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 3:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 101 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 32 | 28 | 20 | 18 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the 76ers 101-98. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the 76ers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.