Mon Nov 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 98 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Nets 98-97. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.