Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 17 | 25 | 30 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Wizards 115-96. Knicks torched the Wizards on the offensive end. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.