Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Jersey NetsNets
96
away
New York KnicksKnicks
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 23 | 16 | 34 | 23 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Nets 109-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
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.