Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 27 | 36 | 34 | 127 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 28 | 16 | 18 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Nets rolled past the Rockets 127-94. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.