Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 38 | 28 | 33 | 125 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 24 | 30 | 43 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Nets 131-125. Knicks' offense had its way with the Nets. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.