Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
143
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 29 | 24 | 41 | 127 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 39 | 42 | 33 | 29 | 143 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets pulled away from the Knicks 143-127. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
