Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 96 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 15 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Nets 96-89. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.