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Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
111
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 27 26 33 25 111
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 27 27 20 102

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Nets edged the Hornets 111-102. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets are in a full-on tailspin; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · 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.
  • Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.