Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
115
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Rockets 115-112. The Nets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.