Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 28 | 21 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Nets ran roughshod over the Rockets 117-95. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.