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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 1:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
115
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 25 22 28 27 102
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 33 32 30 20 115

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Bobcats outlasted the Knicks 115-102. Bobcats controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bobcats pushed the pace until the other side broke; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · 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.