Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
141
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 36 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 10 | 139 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 12 | 141 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks survived the Raptors 141-139 in overtime. Knicks torched the Raptors on the offensive end. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.