Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 108 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 33 | 20 | 14 | 89 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Nets outlasted the Hornets 108-89. Every possession went the Nets way. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.