Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 22 | 15 | 32 | 99 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 27 | 38 | 37 | 133 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets ran roughshod over the Kings 133-99. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. Nets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.