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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
129
away
Chemistry Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
132
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 35 27 28 39 129
New Jersey NetsNets 34 34 33 31 132

After Action Report

The Nets survived the Kings 132-129. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.