Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 125 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 39 | 33 | 32 | 135 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Wizards 135-125. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.