Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 26 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks squeaked past the Nets 105-101. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Nets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.