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.