Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
New York KnicksKnicks
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 24 | 19 | 29 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 17 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Nets 103-97. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Nets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.