Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nets squeaked past the Rockets 125-120. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets steamroller is in full effect right now. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.