Sat Nov 27, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 106 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Raptors 111-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.