Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 22 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 15 | 31 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Rockets 105-103. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.