Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
132
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New Jersey NetsNets
141
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 132 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 43 | 37 | 33 | 28 | 141 |
After Action Report
The Nets edged the Knicks 141-132. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.