Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
139
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 11 | 18 | 31 | 89 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 46 | 23 | 29 | 41 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Nets ran roughshod over the Knicks 139-89. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Nets; Nets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.