Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Nets handled the Hornets 112-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.