Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
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Chemistry
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Toronto RaptorsRaptors
98
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 116 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Raptors 116-98. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.