Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 90 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 25 | 29 | 18 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings survived the Nets 91-90. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.