Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 26 | 31 | 24 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Kings 106-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.