Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 106 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 38 | 24 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings took care of the Nets 116-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.