Mon Nov 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 23 | 33 | 28 | 110 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 35 | 29 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Nets handled the Rockets 127-110. Nets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.