Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
129
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New Jersey NetsNets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 37 | 39 | 24 | 129 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 37 | 25 | 35 | 15 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Nets 129-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.