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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
111
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 26 24 21 27 98
New Jersey NetsNets 33 35 23 20 111

After Action Report

The Nets took care of the Kings 111-98. Nets' offense had its way with the Kings. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.