Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 32 | 18 | 23 | 106 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Hornets 106-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.