Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 32 | 20 | 22 | 3 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 32 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets survived the Nets 109-104 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Nets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.