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Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
128
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Chemistry Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
146
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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.