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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
120
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Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 20 35 27 26 12 120
New York KnicksKnicks 27 26 33 22 11 119

After Action Report

The 76ers squeaked past the Knicks 120-119 in overtime. The 76ers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The 76ers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; 76ers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. The 76ers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.