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Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
102
away
Chemistry Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 19 26 35 22 102
New Orleans HornetsHornets 22 24 25 33 104

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets squeaked past the Nets 104-102. Hornets torched the Nets on the offensive end. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.