Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 9:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 25 | 36 | 31 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 32 | 26 | 16 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Nets outlasted the Knicks 116-106. Nets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.