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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
108
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 21 25 26 99
New Jersey NetsNets 21 23 24 40 108

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Nets held off the Hornets 108-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; shots just aren't falling for the Nets lately. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.