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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
118
away
Chemistry Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 25 28 39 26 118
New Jersey NetsNets 29 26 31 25 111

After Action Report

The Kings edged the Nets 118-111. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.