Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Jersey NetsNets
96
away
New York KnicksKnicks
92
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 19 | 32 | 24 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 32 | 18 | 19 | 92 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nets snuck past the Knicks 96-92. The Nets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Nets bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.