Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 19 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Nets 119-103. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.