Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Nets 105-96. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.