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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
80
away
Chemistry Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
94
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 23 27 22 8 80
New Jersey NetsNets 27 27 21 19 94

After Action Report

The Nets pulled away from the Kings 94-80. Ugly basketball, but the Nets did just enough. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.