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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 30 23 28 27 108
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 28 29 22 112

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Hornets survived the Knicks 112-108. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.