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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
104
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 24 24 19 29 96
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 28 22 24 30 104

After Action Report

In Philadelphia, the 76ers outlasted the Knicks 104-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; the 76ers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.