Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 34 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Nets 116-107. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.