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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
124
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Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
135
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 33 30 36 25 124
New York KnicksKnicks 35 36 30 34 135

After Action Report

In New York, the Knicks pulled away from the Nets 135-124. Knicks torched the Nets on the offensive end. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.