Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
82
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Jersey NetsNets
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 17 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 82 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 21 | 30 | 38 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Nets ran roughshod over the Knicks 118-82. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Nets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.