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Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
91
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 17 26 27 27 97
New Jersey NetsNets 24 18 31 18 91

After Action Report

The Kings edged the Nets 97-91. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Nets locker-room rift aren't helping. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.