Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 34 | 30 | 18 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets edged the Nets 104-98. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.