Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
New York KnicksKnicks
137
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 39 | 37 | 33 | 28 | 137 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 24 | 35 | 42 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Timberwolves 137-132. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Timberwolves' 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
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.