Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 28 | 45 | 25 | 128 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 33 | 26 | 37 | 121 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Nets edged the Knicks 128-121. Nets' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.