Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
115
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Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
128
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 23 | 38 | 27 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 38 | 28 | 27 | 35 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Kings 128-115. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.