Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Jersey NetsNets
107
away
New York KnicksKnicks
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 107 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks downed the Nets 125-107. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.