Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 108 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 32 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The 76ers held off the Knicks 117-108. Ugly basketball, but the 76ers did just enough. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · 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.