| Lineup | New Orleans | PG - Andre Sanders (fresh) 7 pts. SG - Jared Bellino (fresh) 7 pts. 2 stl. SF - Kenneth Mallet (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Herman Lee (fresh) 10 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - Woodrow Worthen (fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Arkansas State | PG - Charles Pippen (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Ralph Waddy (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Roger Corp (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Robert Matthews (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - George McMahon (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Arkansas State | Roger Corp inbounds the ball | 48-41 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:56 | Arkansas State | Roger Corp's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 48-41 |
| 19:48 | New Orleans | Jared Bellino buries a pull-up jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Woodrow Worthen | 50-41 |
| 19:36 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy is called for traveling | 50-41 |
| 19:18 | New Orleans | Jared Bellino hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing | 50-41 |
| 19:16 | Arkansas State | The rebound goes to Charles Pippen | 50-41 |
| 19:10 | Arkansas State | Roger Corp misses badly on the uncontested fadeaway from the right wing | 50-41 |
| 19:08 | New Orleans | Woodrow Worthen grabs the defensive rebound | 50-41 |
| 18:59 | New Orleans | Charles Pippen steps in front of the Andre Sanders pass | 50-41 |
| 18:38 | Arkansas State | George McMahon buries a floater near the basket on a great pass from Charles Pippen | 50-43 |
| 18:21 | New Orleans | Herman Lee knocks in the driving attempt in the paint on a great pass from Kenneth Mallet | 52-43 |
| 18:17 | Arkansas State | Roger Corp misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 52-43 |
| 18:16 | New Orleans | The rebound goes to Herman Lee | 52-43 |
| 17:52 | New Orleans | Jared Bellino misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away | 52-43 |
| 17:50 | Arkansas State | George McMahon grabs the board | 52-43 |
| 17:48 | Arkansas State | George McMahon's pass is off the mark and out of bounds in the backcourt | 52-43 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Anthony Neu (PG), David Morris (SG), Shawn Goad (SF), James Dugger (PF), Michael Vaca (C) Andre Sanders, Jared Bellino, Kenneth Mallet, Herman Lee, Woodrow Worthen | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Harold Reid (PG), Daniel Loose (SG), Richard Costanza (SF), Ronnie Campbell (PF), James Ford (C) Charles Pippen, Ralph Waddy, Roger Corp, Robert Matthews, George McMahon | |
| 17:31 | New Orleans | Michael Vaca makes the runner from the left block set up by David Morris | 54-43 |
| 17:13 | Arkansas State | Daniel Loose drills a 3 from the right wing set up by Ronnie Campbell | 54-46 |
| 17:00 | New Orleans | Michael Vaca misses the fadeaway jumper from the left wing | 54-46 |
| 16:59 | Arkansas State | James Ford grabs the defensive rebound | 54-46 |
| 16:52 | Arkansas State | David Morris is called for the reach on Ronnie Campbell - foul #3 on David Morris, team foul #1 | 54-46 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet (SF), Herman Lee (PF) David Morris, Michael Vaca | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | | |
| 16:41 | Arkansas State | Ronnie Campbell misses badly on the uncontested floater from the right side | 54-46 |
| 16:39 | New Orleans | Shawn Goad gets the rebound | 54-46 |
| 16:34 | New Orleans | Herman Lee travels with the ball | 54-46 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Christopher Thomas (PG), Jared Bellino (SG), Woodrow Worthen (C) Anthony Neu, James Dugger, Shawn Goad | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | John Galey (PG), Daniel Pearson (SF), George McMahon (C) Harold Reid, Ronnie Campbell, James Ford | |
| 16:18 | Arkansas State | George McMahon makes the wide open jumper from close range on a great pass from Richard Costanza and the foul's on Woodrow Worthen - foul #1 on Woodrow Worthen, team foul #2 | 54-48 |
| Subs | New Orleans | | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy (SG), Robert Matthews (PF) Daniel Loose, Richard Costanza | |
| 16:18 | Arkansas State | George McMahon makes the free throw | 54-49 |
| 15:49 | New Orleans | Herman Lee connects on the shot from the baseline on a nice dish by Christopher Thomas | 56-49 |
| Lineup | New Orleans | PG - Christopher Thomas (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - Jared Bellino (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 2 stl. SF - Kenneth Mallet (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. PF - Herman Lee (tiring) 14 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. C - Woodrow Worthen (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Arkansas State | PG - John Galey (fresh) 1 ast. SG - Ralph Waddy (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Daniel Pearson (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Robert Matthews (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - George McMahon (fairly fresh) 9 pts. 7 reb. | |
| 15:42 | Arkansas State | Daniel Pearson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 56-49 |
| 15:40 | Arkansas State | George McMahon tips it but misses | 56-49 |
| 15:38 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet pulls down the rebound | 56-49 |
| 15:36 | New Orleans | Christopher Thomas is fouled in the backcourt by John Galey - foul #2 on John Galey, team foul #1 | 56-49 |
| Subs | New Orleans | David Morris (SG), Shawn Goad (PF), Michael Vaca (C) Jared Bellino, Herman Lee, Woodrow Worthen | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Charles Pippen (PG) John Galey | |
| 15:28 | New Orleans | Christopher Thomas misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 56-49 |
| 15:26 | Arkansas State | George McMahon snags the defensive board | 56-49 |
| 15:24 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy double dribbles in the backcourt | 56-49 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Anthony Neu (PG) Christopher Thomas | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Harold Reid (SG), Roger Corp (SF), Ronnie Campbell (PF) Ralph Waddy, Daniel Pearson, Robert Matthews | |
| 15:03 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet comes up short on the 3 from the left wing | 56-49 |
| 15:01 | Arkansas State | George McMahon pulls down the rebound | 56-49 |
| 14:59 | Arkansas State | Kenneth Mallet picks off the pass by George McMahon in the backcourt | 56-49 |
| 14:54 | New Orleans | Shawn Goad can't connect on a jumper from the left wing | 56-49 |
| 14:53 | New Orleans | David Morris gets the offensive rebound | 56-49 |
| 14:37 | New Orleans | Shawn Goad misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 56-49 |
| 14:35 | Arkansas State | Ronnie Campbell snags the defensive board | 56-49 |
| 14:33 | Arkansas State | Michael Vaca is called for the reach on George McMahon in the backcourt - foul #1 on Michael Vaca, team foul #3 | 56-49 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Andre Sanders (PG), Jared Bellino (SG), James Dugger (SF), Herman Lee (PF), Woodrow Worthen (C) Anthony Neu, David Morris, Kenneth Mallet, Shawn Goad, Michael Vaca | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | John Galey (PG), Daniel Loose (SG), Richard Costanza (SF), Robert Matthews (PF), James Ford (C) Charles Pippen, Harold Reid, Roger Corp, Ronnie Campbell, George McMahon | |
| 14:28 | Arkansas State | Richard Costanza clanks a shot from the baseline | 56-49 |
| 14:27 | New Orleans | Woodrow Worthen pulls down the rebound | 56-49 |
| 13:59 | New Orleans | The jump hook by Herman Lee is blocked by James Ford | 56-49 |
| 13:57 | Arkansas State | Richard Costanza pulls down the rebound | 56-49 |
| 13:51 | Arkansas State | Richard Costanza misses short on an open 3 pointer from the right corner | 56-49 |
| 13:49 | Arkansas State | Daniel Loose grabs the offensive board | 56-49 |
| 13:38 | Arkansas State | Herman Lee steals it from Robert Matthews | 56-49 |
| 13:29 | New Orleans | Jared Bellino connects on the jump hook near the basket on a great pass from James Dugger and he's fouled by Daniel Loose - foul #3 on Daniel Loose, team foul #2 | 58-49 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Christopher Thomas (PG), Kenneth Mallet (SF), Shawn Goad (C) Andre Sanders, James Dugger, Woodrow Worthen | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Daniel Pearson (SF), George McMahon (C) Robert Matthews, James Ford | |
| 13:29 | New Orleans | Jared Bellino makes the free throw | 59-49 |
| 13:15 | Arkansas State | George McMahon misses long on a jumper from the right wing | 59-49 |
| 13:14 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet snags the defensive board | 59-49 |
| 13:06 | New Orleans | Daniel Loose picks off the pass by Shawn Goad | 59-49 |
| 13:00 | Arkansas State | Daniel Pearson clanks a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 59-49 |
| 12:59 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet grabs the defensive rebound | 59-49 |
| 12:45 | New Orleans | Christopher Thomas misses the 3 pointer from the right corner | 59-49 |
| 12:44 | Arkansas State | Daniel Loose grabs the board | 59-49 |
| 12:42 | Arkansas State | Richard Costanza is fouled in the backcourt by Jared Bellino - foul #3 on Jared Bellino, team foul #4 | 59-49 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Anthony Neu (SG), Woodrow Worthen (C) Jared Bellino, Herman Lee | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Charles Pippen (PG), Ralph Waddy (SG), Roger Corp (SF), Ronnie Campbell (PF) John Galey, Daniel Loose, Daniel Pearson, Richard Costanza | |
| 12:32 | Arkansas State | Charles Pippen misses the wide open shot in the lane but the foul's on Woodrow Worthen - foul #2 on Woodrow Worthen, team foul #5 | 59-49 |
| Subs | New Orleans | David Morris (SG) Christopher Thomas | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Robert Matthews (PF) George McMahon | |
| 12:32 | Arkansas State | Charles Pippen makes the 1st free throw | 59-50 |
| 12:32 | Arkansas State | Charles Pippen makes the 2nd free throw | 59-51 |
| 12:14 | New Orleans | Shawn Goad is fouled on the floor by Robert Matthews - foul #1 on Robert Matthews, team foul #3 | 59-51 |
| 11:54 | New Orleans | Anthony Neu is hacked by Ronnie Campbell - foul #1 on Ronnie Campbell, team foul #4 | 59-51 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Christopher Thomas (PG), Michael Vaca (C) David Morris, Woodrow Worthen | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | James Ford (C) Robert Matthews | |
| 11:44 | New Orleans | Shawn Goad is called for a charge - foul #1 on Shawn Goad, team foul #6 | 59-51 |
| Subs | New Orleans | David Morris (SG), James Dugger (PF) Anthony Neu, Shawn Goad | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Harold Reid (SG) Ralph Waddy | |
| Lineup | New Orleans | PG - Christopher Thomas (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SG - David Morris (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Kenneth Mallet (tiring) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - James Dugger (fresh) 4 pts. C - Michael Vaca (fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb. | |
| Lineup | Arkansas State | PG - Charles Pippen (fresh) 8 pts. 2 ast. SG - Harold Reid (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Roger Corp (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. PF - Ronnie Campbell (fresh) 3 reb. C - James Ford (fresh) 1 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 11:32 | Arkansas State | James Ford is by himself and knocks in the turnaround near the basket set up by Ronnie Campbell | 59-53 |
| 11:20 | New Orleans | James Dugger misses short on a 3pt shot from the left wing | 59-53 |
| 11:18 | Arkansas State | The rebound goes to Roger Corp | 59-53 |
| 11:14 | Arkansas State | Charles Pippen lays it in on a great pass from James Ford | 59-55 |
| 11:07 | New Orleans | James Dugger drills a fadeaway in the lane set up by Christopher Thomas and the foul's on Charles Pippen - foul #3 on Charles Pippen, team foul #5 | 61-55 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Andre Sanders (PG), Jared Bellino (SG), Herman Lee (PF), Woodrow Worthen (C) Christopher Thomas, David Morris, Kenneth Mallet, Michael Vaca | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Daniel Loose (SG), Daniel Pearson (SF), Richard Costanza (PF), George McMahon (C) Charles Pippen, Roger Corp, Ronnie Campbell, James Ford | |
| 11:07 | New Orleans | James Dugger makes the free throw | 62-55 |
| 10:48 | Arkansas State | Richard Costanza comes up short on the floater from the left side | 62-55 |
| 10:46 | Arkansas State | Daniel Pearson hits the follow up shot | 62-57 |
| 10:33 | New Orleans | Andre Sanders travels with the ball | 62-57 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Anthony Neu (SG), Shawn Goad (SF) Jared Bellino, James Dugger | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy (SG) Harold Reid | |
| 10:18 | Arkansas State | George McMahon comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left wing | 62-57 |
| 10:16 | New Orleans | The rebound goes to Shawn Goad | 62-57 |
| 10:00 | New Orleans | Andre Sanders clanks a fadeaway from the right side | 62-57 |
| 09:58 | New Orleans | Andre Sanders gets the offensive rebound | 62-57 |
| 09:45 | New Orleans | Shawn Goad can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right corner | 62-57 |
| 09:44 | New Orleans | Andre Sanders hits the follow up shot | 64-57 |
| 09:31 | Arkansas State | George McMahon misses the lay-in | 64-57 |
| 09:29 | Arkansas State | Richard Costanza misses the tip | 64-57 |
| 09:28 | Arkansas State | The offensive rebound goes to George McMahon | 64-57 |
| 09:17 | Arkansas State | Daniel Pearson travels with the ball | 64-57 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Christopher Thomas (PG), David Morris (SG), Kenneth Mallet (SF), Michael Vaca (C) Andre Sanders, Anthony Neu, Herman Lee, Woodrow Worthen | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Charles Pippen (PG), Harold Reid (SG), Roger Corp (SF), Ronnie Campbell (PF), James Ford (C) Daniel Loose, Ralph Waddy, Daniel Pearson, Richard Costanza, George McMahon | |
| 08:51 | New Orleans | The pull-up jumper by Christopher Thomas is blocked by Ronnie Campbell | 64-57 |
| 08:50 | Arkansas State | Charles Pippen pulls down the rebound | 64-57 |
| 08:28 | Arkansas State | Charles Pippen loses the dribble to David Morris | 64-57 |
| 08:24 | New Orleans | Christopher Thomas hits the finger roll on a great pass from David Morris | 66-57 |
| 08:22 | Arkansas State | David Morris is called for the reach on Harold Reid in the backcourt - foul #4 on David Morris, team foul #7 | 66-57 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Jared Bellino (SG), James Dugger (PF) David Morris, Shawn Goad | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Robert Matthews (PF) James Ford | |
| 08:22 | Arkansas State | Harold Reid makes the 1st free throw | 66-58 |
| 08:22 | Arkansas State | Harold Reid makes the 2nd free throw | 66-59 |
| 08:09 | New Orleans | James Dugger misses short on a 3 from straight away | 66-59 |
| 08:08 | New Orleans | Michael Vaca grabs the offensive rebound | 66-59 |
| 07:57 | New Orleans | James Dugger's layup is rejected by Ronnie Campbell | 66-59 |
| 07:56 | Arkansas State | Ronnie Campbell grabs the defensive rebound | 66-59 |
| 07:36 | Arkansas State | Ronnie Campbell misses short on an open turnaround from the right block | 66-59 |
| 07:34 | New Orleans | Michael Vaca grabs the board | 66-59 |
| Lineup | New Orleans | PG - Christopher Thomas (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SG - Jared Bellino (tiring) 12 pts. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Kenneth Mallet (tiring) 3 pts. 5 reb. 2 stl. PF - James Dugger (fairly fresh) 7 pts. C - Michael Vaca (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| Lineup | Arkansas State | PG - Charles Pippen (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Harold Reid (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Roger Corp (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Matthews (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. C - Ronnie Campbell (fairly fresh) 4 reb. 3 blk. | |
| 07:24 | New Orleans | James Dugger is denied on a dunk by Robert Matthews | 66-59 |
| 07:23 | Arkansas State | Ronnie Campbell pulls down the rebound | 66-59 |
| 07:18 | Arkansas State | Roger Corp misses the wide open 3pt shot from the right wing | 66-59 |
| 07:17 | Arkansas State | Robert Matthews misses the tip | 66-59 |
| 07:16 | Arkansas State | Harold Reid misses the tip | 66-59 |
| 07:14 | New Orleans | Michael Vaca grabs the defensive rebound | 66-59 |
| 06:56 | New Orleans | Christopher Thomas connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by James Dugger | 69-59 |
| 06:52 | Arkansas State | Harold Reid is hacked by Jared Bellino in the backcourt - foul #4 on Jared Bellino, team foul #8 | 69-59 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Anthony Neu (PG), David Morris (SG), Herman Lee (PF), Woodrow Worthen (C) Christopher Thomas, Jared Bellino, James Dugger, Michael Vaca | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy (SG), Daniel Pearson (SF), Richard Costanza (PF), James Ford (C) Charles Pippen, Roger Corp, Robert Matthews, Ronnie Campbell | |
| 06:52 | Arkansas State | Harold Reid misses the 1st free throw | 69-59 |
| 06:52 | New Orleans | Woodrow Worthen grabs the defensive rebound | 69-59 |
| 06:47 | New Orleans | Anthony Neu hits a jump hook from the baseline on a great pass from David Morris | 71-59 |
| 06:41 | Arkansas State | Daniel Pearson is open but misses the lay-in | 71-59 |
| 06:40 | Arkansas State | Richard Costanza gets the offensive rebound | 71-59 |
| 06:22 | Arkansas State | Harold Reid hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 71-59 |
| 06:21 | Arkansas State | The offensive rebound goes to Richard Costanza | 71-59 |
| 05:58 | Arkansas State | James Ford's pass is intercepted by Herman Lee | 71-59 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 05:36 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet can't connect on a jumper in the lane | 71-59 |
| 05:34 | Arkansas State | Richard Costanza gets the rebound | 71-59 |
| 05:29 | Arkansas State | Daniel Pearson misses badly on a turnaround in the lane but he's hacked by Herman Lee - foul #2 on Herman Lee, team foul #9 | 71-59 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Andre Sanders (PG), Jared Bellino (SG), Shawn Goad (SF) Anthony Neu, David Morris, Kenneth Mallet | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | John Galey (PG), Daniel Loose (SG), Robert Matthews (PF), George McMahon (C) Harold Reid, Ralph Waddy, Richard Costanza, James Ford | |
| 05:29 | Arkansas State | Daniel Pearson makes the 1st free throw | 71-60 |
| 05:29 | Arkansas State | Daniel Pearson misses the 2nd free throw | 71-60 |
| 05:29 | New Orleans | Woodrow Worthen grabs the board | 71-60 |
| 05:06 | New Orleans | Shawn Goad clanks a shot from the left side | 71-60 |
| 05:05 | New Orleans | Shawn Goad gets the offensive rebound | 71-60 |
| 04:52 | New Orleans | Shawn Goad scores on a shot from the left wing | 73-60 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:45 | Arkansas State | George McMahon buries a runner in the lane set up by Robert Matthews | 73-62 |
| 04:27 | New Orleans | Herman Lee clanks a 3pt attempt from straight away | 73-62 |
| 04:26 | Arkansas State | Daniel Loose grabs the board | 73-62 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (+1) | |
| 04:04 | Arkansas State | Robert Matthews clanks a shot from the right block | 73-62 |
| 04:03 | New Orleans | Woodrow Worthen grabs the board | 73-62 |
| 03:38 | New Orleans | Herman Lee misses long on a floater from the free throw line | 73-62 |
| 03:36 | Arkansas State | George McMahon gets the rebound | 73-62 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| Lineup | New Orleans | PG - Andre Sanders (fairly fresh) 9 pts. SG - Jared Bellino (tiring) 12 pts. 2 stl. 4 pf. SF - Shawn Goad (tiring) 7 pts. 9 reb. PF - Herman Lee (very tired) 14 pts. 5 reb. 2 blk. 2 stl. C - Woodrow Worthen (tired) 4 pts. 9 reb. | |
| Lineup | Arkansas State | PG - John Galey (fairly fresh) 1 ast. SG - Daniel Loose (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. 3 pf. SF - Daniel Pearson (tiring) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Robert Matthews (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - George McMahon (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 12 reb. | |
| 03:30 | Arkansas State | Daniel Loose is open and buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Robert Matthews | 73-65 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 03:09 | New Orleans | The short jumper by Herman Lee is denied by Robert Matthews | 73-65 |
| 03:07 | New Orleans | Woodrow Worthen misses the tip | 73-65 |
| 03:05 | Arkansas State | Robert Matthews grabs the board | 73-65 |
| 03:05 | Arkansas State | Arkansas State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 73-65 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Christopher Thomas (PG), Anthony Neu (SG), Kenneth Mallet (SF), James Dugger (PF), Michael Vaca (C) Andre Sanders, Jared Bellino, Shawn Goad, Herman Lee, Woodrow Worthen | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Charles Pippen (PG), Ralph Waddy (SG), Roger Corp (SF), Ronnie Campbell (PF), James Ford (C) John Galey, Daniel Loose, Daniel Pearson, Robert Matthews, George McMahon | |
| 02:48 | Arkansas State | Kenneth Mallet is called for the reach on Ralph Waddy - foul #2 on Kenneth Mallet, team foul #10 | 73-65 |
| Subs | New Orleans | David Morris (SG) Christopher Thomas | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | | |
| 02:48 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy makes the 1st free throw | 73-66 |
| 02:48 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy misses the 2nd free throw | 73-66 |
| 02:48 | New Orleans | James Dugger grabs the board | 73-66 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:35 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet hits the finger roll set up by David Morris and the foul's on James Ford - foul #1 on James Ford, team foul #6 | 75-66 |
| 02:35 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet makes the free throw | 76-66 |
| 02:26 | Arkansas State | James Ford is by himself and knocks in the jumper in the paint on a great pass from Ralph Waddy | 76-68 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 01:59 | New Orleans | The short jumper by James Dugger is denied by Ronnie Campbell | 76-68 |
| 01:57 | Arkansas State | Ronnie Campbell snags the defensive board | 76-68 |
| 01:53 | Arkansas State | David Morris steps in front of the Charles Pippen pass in the backcourt | 76-68 |
| 01:52 | New Orleans | Anthony Neu banks in the layup set up by David Morris | 78-68 |
| 01:50 | Arkansas State | Michael Vaca is called for the reach on Ralph Waddy in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Vaca, team foul #11 | 78-68 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Shawn Goad (SF) Kenneth Mallet | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Harold Reid (PG), Richard Costanza (SF) Charles Pippen, Roger Corp | |
| 01:50 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy misses the 1st free throw | 78-68 |
| 01:50 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy makes the 2nd free throw | 78-69 |
| 01:28 | New Orleans | Anthony Neu is whistled for traveling | 78-69 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Andre Sanders (PG), Jared Bellino (SG), Kenneth Mallet (SF), Herman Lee (PF), Woodrow Worthen (C) Anthony Neu, David Morris, Shawn Goad, James Dugger, Michael Vaca | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Charles Pippen (PG), Roger Corp (SF), Robert Matthews (PF), George McMahon (C) Harold Reid, Richard Costanza, Ronnie Campbell, James Ford | |
| 01:18 | Arkansas State | Woodrow Worthen is called for the reach on George McMahon - foul #3 on Woodrow Worthen, team foul #12 | 78-69 |
| 01:18 | Arkansas State | George McMahon makes the 1st free throw | 78-70 |
| 01:18 | Arkansas State | George McMahon misses the 2nd free throw | 78-70 |
| 01:18 | New Orleans | Woodrow Worthen gets the rebound | 78-70 |
| 00:49 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet comes up short on the jumpshot from the left side but he's hacked by Ralph Waddy - foul #2 on Ralph Waddy, team foul #7 | 78-70 |
| 00:49 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet makes the 1st free throw | 79-70 |
| 00:49 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet misses the 2nd free throw | 79-70 |
| 00:49 | Arkansas State | George McMahon gets the rebound | 79-70 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| 00:42 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy is hacked by Jared Bellino - foul #5 on Jared Bellino, team foul #13 | 79-70 |
| Subs | New Orleans | David Morris (SG) Jared Bellino | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | | |
| 00:42 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy makes the 1st free throw | 79-71 |
| 00:42 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy misses the 2nd free throw | 79-71 |
| 00:42 | New Orleans | David Morris pulls down the rebound | 79-71 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-1) | |
| 00:40 | New Orleans | Ralph Waddy is called for the reach on David Morris in the backcourt - foul #3 on Ralph Waddy, team foul #8 | 79-71 |
| Subs | New Orleans | James Dugger (PF) Herman Lee | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | | |
| 00:40 | New Orleans | David Morris misses the 1st free throw | 79-71 |
| 00:40 | Arkansas State | George McMahon snags the defensive board | 79-71 |
| 00:32 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy misses the 3pt attempt from the left corner | 79-71 |
| 00:30 | Arkansas State | Roger Corp grabs the offensive board | 79-71 |
| 00:27 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy knocks in the 3pt jumper from the left corner on a great pass from Charles Pippen | 79-74 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:25 | New Orleans | Charles Pippen is called for the reach on Kenneth Mallet in the backcourt - foul #4 on Charles Pippen, team foul #9 | 79-74 |
| 00:25 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet makes the 1st free throw | 80-74 |
| 00:25 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet misses the 2nd free throw | 80-74 |
| 00:25 | Arkansas State | George McMahon grabs the board | 80-74 |
| Game Plan | New Orleans | New Orleans is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Arkansas State | Arkansas State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+1) | |
| 00:21 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy is fouled in the backcourt by Kenneth Mallet - foul #3 on Kenneth Mallet, team foul #14 | 80-74 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Herman Lee (PF) James Dugger | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | | |
| 00:21 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy makes the 1st free throw | 80-75 |
| 00:21 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy misses the 2nd free throw | 80-75 |
| 00:21 | New Orleans | David Morris grabs the defensive rebound | 80-75 |
| 00:19 | New Orleans | Ralph Waddy is called for the reach on David Morris in the backcourt - foul #4 on Ralph Waddy, team foul #10 | 80-75 |
| Subs | New Orleans | James Dugger (PF) Herman Lee | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | | |
| 00:19 | New Orleans | David Morris misses the 1st free throw | 80-75 |
| 00:19 | New Orleans | David Morris makes the 2nd free throw | 81-75 |
| 00:15 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy clanks a 3pt shot from the right wing | 81-75 |
| 00:13 | Arkansas State | Robert Matthews gets the offensive rebound | 81-75 |
| 00:09 | Arkansas State | Ralph Waddy misses the 3pt shot from the left corner | 81-75 |
| 00:07 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet grabs the defensive rebound | 81-75 |
| 00:06 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet is fouled in the backcourt by Charles Pippen - foul #5 on Charles Pippen, team foul #11 | 81-75 |
| Subs | New Orleans | | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | Harold Reid (PG) Charles Pippen | |
| 00:06 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet misses the 1st free throw | 81-75 |
| 00:06 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet makes the 2nd free throw | 82-75 |
| 00:03 | Arkansas State | Kenneth Mallet is called for the reach on Roger Corp in the backcourt - foul #4 on Kenneth Mallet, team foul #15 | 82-75 |
| Subs | New Orleans | Herman Lee (PF) James Dugger | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | | |
| 00:03 | Arkansas State | Roger Corp makes the 1st free throw | 82-76 |
| 00:03 | Arkansas State | Roger Corp makes the 2nd free throw | 82-77 |
| 00:02 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet is hacked by Harold Reid in the backcourt - foul #1 on Harold Reid, team foul #12 | 82-77 |
| Subs | New Orleans | James Dugger (PF) Herman Lee | |
| Subs | Arkansas State | | |
| 00:02 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet makes the 1st free throw | 83-77 |
| 00:02 | New Orleans | Kenneth Mallet misses the 2nd free throw | 83-77 |
| 00:02 | Arkansas State | George McMahon gets the rebound | 83-77 |
| 00:00 | Arkansas State | George McMahon comes up short on the fullcourt shot | 83-77 |