Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 118 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Nets 118-114. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Nets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.