Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
94
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 94 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 20 | 14 | 23 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Kings 94-81. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.