Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
102
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Chemistry
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Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Nets 119-102. Rockets torched the Nets on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.