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