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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 23 28 32 26 109
New Jersey NetsNets 29 33 23 25 110

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Nets snuck past the Hornets 110-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.