Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Jersey NetsNets
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 27 | 16 | 30 | 96 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 36 | 26 | 32 | 22 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets blew the doors off the Knicks 116-96. Nets' offense had its way with the Knicks. Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.