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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
88
away
Chemistry Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
101
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 17 21 23 27 88
New York KnicksKnicks 28 29 26 18 101

After Action Report

The Knicks downed the Nets 101-88. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Nets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • 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.