Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
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Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 21 | 31 | 29 | 114 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 33 | 21 | 23 | 40 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Clippers squeaked past the Knicks 117-114. Clippers' offense had its way with the Knicks. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · 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.