Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 21 | 28 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets fended off the Nets 101-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.