Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 32 | 31 | 24 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 24 | 40 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Wizards 123-120. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.