Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Jersey NetsNets
89
away
New York KnicksKnicks
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 18 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 89 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 25 | 35 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Nets 115-89. Knicks torched the Nets on the offensive end. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.