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Tue Jan 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
73
away
Chemistry Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
159
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 24 5 19 25 73
Sacramento KingsKings 42 36 44 37 159

After Action Report

The Kings demolished the Nets 159-73. Kings' positional fit overwhelmed the Nets rotation. The Kings bent the defense out of shape from deep; shots just aren't falling for the Nets lately. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.