Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 26 | 18 | 29 | 104 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 27 | 36 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Nets outlasted the Kings 121-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.