Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 28 | 25 | 37 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 36 | 29 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks held off the Spurs 122-114. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.