Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 38 | 25 | 19 | 36 | 118 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 24 | 35 | 34 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Knicks 122-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.