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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 1:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
away
Chemistry Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 27 23 29 23 102
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 29 20 33 27 109

After Action Report

The Bobcats edged the Knicks 109-102. The Bobcats won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 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.