Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 109 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Nuggets 109-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.