Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
116
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New Jersey NetsNets
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 34 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 25 | 36 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets squeaked past the Knicks 120-116. Nets torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.