Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
93
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New York KnicksKnicks
104
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 29 | 16 | 26 | 22 | 93 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Nets 104-93. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.