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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
87
away
Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
95
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 19 24 17 27 87
New York KnicksKnicks 18 27 27 23 95

After Action Report

The Knicks outlasted the Nets 95-87. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the Nets lately. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.