Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 27 | 22 | 26 | 34 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 40 | 20 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Nuggets 122-109. Knicks' offense had its way with the Nuggets. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.