Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 16 | 13 | 29 | 23 | 81 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 32 | 31 | 40 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Nets 127-81. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.