Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 39 | 15 | 25 | 106 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 19 | 21 | 36 | 105 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Knicks snuck past the Nets 106-105. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Nets are in a full-on tailspin. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.