Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Jersey NetsNets
101
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New York KnicksKnicks
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 20 | 26 | 30 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 27 | 32 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Nets 102-101. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.