Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 26 | 15 | 26 | 86 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets upended the Hornets 116-86. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.