Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 12 | 33 | 18 | 23 | 86 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Nets 88-86. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.