Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 36 | 29 | 33 | 119 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 21 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Raptors 119-108. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.