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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
103
away
Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
130
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 26 29 28 20 103
New York KnicksKnicks 20 32 34 44 130

After Action Report

The Knicks ran roughshod over the Nets 130-103. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Nets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 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.