Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 22 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Nets 105-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.