Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
144
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 116 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 39 | 33 | 41 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Raptors demolished the Knicks 144-116. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Raptors; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.