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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
140
away
Chemistry Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
139
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 29 32 38 28 13 140
New Jersey NetsNets 33 33 26 35 12 139

After Action Report

The Kings snuck past the Nets 140-139 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Nets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.