Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 13 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 19 | 28 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Nets 108-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.