Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 119 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 88 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Kings demolished the Nets 119-88. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.