Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
121
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New Jersey NetsNets
125
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 121 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 41 | 20 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Nets survived the Knicks 125-121. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.