Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 90 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 21 | 26 | 16 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nets snuck past the Rockets 90-86. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; Nets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.