Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Nets outlasted the Knicks 117-108. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.