Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 39 | 26 | 26 | 44 | 135 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Kings 135-84. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep; Kings' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.