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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Utah JazzJazz
81
away
Chemistry Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
87
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 17 15 24 25 81
New Jersey NetsNets 31 27 15 14 87

After Action Report

The Nets outlasted the Jazz 87-81. Ugly basketball, but the Nets did just enough. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

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.
  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.