Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 16 | 29 | 17 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 32 | 19 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Nets 110-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.