Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
111
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 22 | 35 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Nets snuck past the Rockets 116-111. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.