Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 27 | 41 | 25 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Nets 128-96. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.