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Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
132
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Chemistry Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
107
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 23 37 35 37 132
New York KnicksKnicks 18 25 26 38 107

After Action Report

The Nets demolished the Knicks 132-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.