Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 34 | 27 | 25 | 105 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 34 | 19 | 30 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Clippers 105-102. Every possession went the Knicks way. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Clippers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.