Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 27 | 15 | 32 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Nets survived the Knicks 99-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.