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Mon Nov 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
93
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
131
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 27 24 14 93
New Jersey NetsNets 38 27 34 32 131

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Nets buried the Rockets 131-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · 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.