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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
101
away
Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
102
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 29 30 21 21 101
New York KnicksKnicks 29 30 27 16 102

After Action Report

In New York, the Knicks snuck past the 76ers 102-101. Ugly basketball, but the Knicks did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.