Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 19 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 85 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets took care of the Nets 102-85. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Nets lately. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.