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Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
114
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 27 26 29 22 11 115
New Jersey NetsNets 27 27 25 25 10 114

After Action Report

The Knicks survived the Nets 115-114 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.