Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
72
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 72 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 18 | 36 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Nets 109-72. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Nets are in a full-on tailspin. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.