Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
112
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New York KnicksKnicks
120
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 30 | 28 | 36 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Nets 120-112. Knicks torched the Nets on the offensive end. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.