Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
142
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 41 | 34 | 36 | 31 | 142 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 26 | 36 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Kings buried the Nets 142-115. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Whispers of a Nets locker-room rift aren't helping. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.