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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
122
away
Washington WizardsWizards
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 122 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks squeaked past the Wizards 122-121. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.