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Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
125
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Chemistry Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
124
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 32 26 41 26 125
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 28 38 31 27 124

After Action Report

In Memphis, the Knicks snuck past the Grizzlies 125-124. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Grizzlies · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.