Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
95
away
New Jersey NetsNets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 95 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 22 | 30 | 35 | 112 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets pulled away from the Knicks 112-95. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.