Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 30 | 23 | 18 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Rockets 99-97. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.