Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
119
away
Chemistry
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Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Nets 120-119. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.