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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.