Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 30 | 14 | 24 | 90 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 27 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers squeaked past the Nets 94-90. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the 76ers. 76ers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.