Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
100
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 25 | 33 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Nets 108-100. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.