Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 22 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats survived the Knicks 103-102. Bobcats' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Bobcats; the Bobcats answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.