Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 102 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 21 | 25 | 14 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Nets 102-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.