Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
90
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 104 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Wizards 104-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.