Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 32 | 25 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets took care of the Nets 112-98. Hornets' offense had its way with the Nets. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.