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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
108
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Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
112
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 21 22 33 32 108
New York KnicksKnicks 19 35 33 25 112

After Action Report

The Knicks squeaked past the Bobcats 112-108. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bobcats utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bobcats · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.