Sat Jan 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
77
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 12 | 13 | 28 | 77 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 38 | 32 | 29 | 127 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks ran roughshod over the Nets 127-77. Knicks' offense had its way with the Nets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; second-chance points piled up for the Nets. The Nets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Nets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.