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Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
127
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
143
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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.