Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Nets buried the Knicks 120-98. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.