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Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
101
away
Chemistry Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 29 21 35 16 101
New Jersey NetsNets 25 23 19 32 99

After Action Report

The Knicks snuck past the Nets 101-99. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.