Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 30 | 27 | 14 | 26 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 34 | 25 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Nets 119-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.