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Mon Nov 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
99
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 26 27 23 31 107
New Jersey NetsNets 27 24 23 25 99

After Action Report

In New Jersey, the Rockets edged the Nets 107-99. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.