Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
70
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 13 | 26 | 13 | 18 | 70 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Nets downed the Kings 88-70. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.