Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 31 | 22 | 23 | 102 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Nets outlasted the Kings 102-94. Ugly basketball, but the Nets did just enough. The Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.