Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Nets fended off the Knicks 111-105. Nets torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Nets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.