Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 37 | 36 | 30 | 30 | 133 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets handled the Rockets 133-114. Nets' offense had its way with the Rockets. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.