Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 116 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 41 | 25 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Hornets 120-116. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.