Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 17 | 22 | 16 | 26 | 81 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Nets 101-81. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.