Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 34 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 34 | 30 | 23 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks fended off the Kings 123-117. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.