Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 33 | 35 | 26 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 16 | 29 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nets pulled away from the Rockets 117-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Nets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.