Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 41 | 26 | 31 | 20 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 26 | 31 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Nets 129-118. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.