Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 33 | 26 | 24 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Nets 122-114. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.