Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 12 | 123 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 8 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hornets snuck past the Nets 123-119 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Nets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.