Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 32 | 32 | 33 | 20 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 24 | 37 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Nets 121-117. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Knicks · 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.