Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 25 | 24 | 35 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Knicks 116-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.