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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
105
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 22 25 29 29 105
New York KnicksKnicks 23 33 31 31 118

After Action Report

In New York, the Knicks pulled away from the 76ers 118-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.