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Mon Nov 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
97
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 23 30 19 100
New Jersey NetsNets 31 16 28 22 97

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets squeaked past the Nets 100-97. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.