Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 25 | 32 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nets outlasted the Rockets 109-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.