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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
96
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
103
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 24 29 22 21 96
New York KnicksKnicks 34 33 13 23 103

After Action Report

The Knicks held off the 76ers 103-96. Knicks' offense had its way with the 76ers. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; the 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.