Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 34 | 21 | 41 | 129 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 42 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 136 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks fended off the Nets 136-129. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Nets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.