Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
118
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Houston RocketsRockets
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets fended off the Nets 124-118. Rockets torched the Nets on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.