Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 104 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Nuggets outlasted the Knicks 119-104. Nuggets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.