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Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
109
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 31 32 31 25 119
Sacramento KingsKings 33 17 38 21 109

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Nets took care of the Kings 119-109. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.