Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 90 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 33 | 14 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks fended off the Nets 97-90. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.