Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
77
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
80
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 16 | 26 | 10 | 77 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Nets 80-77. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.