Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 27 | 37 | 35 | 128 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Nets blew the doors off the Rockets 128-85. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.