Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 92 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 22 | 26 | 34 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards pulled away from the Knicks 102-92. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.