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.