Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
146
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 25 | 41 | 28 | 128 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 35 | 43 | 37 | 146 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Nets 146-128. Rockets' offense had its way with the Nets. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.