Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 34 | 19 | 32 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Kings 119-114. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.