Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 27 | 25 | 39 | 118 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Knicks pulled away from the Nets 118-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.