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Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
133
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 37 33 29 34 133
New Orleans HornetsHornets 35 36 28 22 121

After Action Report

The Nets downed the Hornets 133-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.