Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 98 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 32 | 17 | 37 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hawks knocked off the Hornets 113-98. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.