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Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 16 25 25 31 97
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 21 21 31 106

After Action Report

The Hornets edged the Nets 106-97. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.