Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 35 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 131 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Nets rolled past the Rockets 131-95. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.