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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.