Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 37 | 27 | 15 | 23 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Nets 112-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Nets 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
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.