Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 18 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 86 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Nets 97-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell.
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.
- 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.