Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 17 | 27 | 34 | 99 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 41 | 26 | 35 | 33 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards blew the doors off the Knicks 135-99. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.