Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 9 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 89 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Nets 96-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.