Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
89
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Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
94
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 22 | 16 | 21 | 89 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 13 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Kings 94-89. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.