Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 25 | 21 | 29 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks took care of the Nuggets 113-101. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.