Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 35 | 14 | 25 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Nets 120-98. Rockets' offense had its way with the Nets. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; 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. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.