Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 35 | 19 | 29 | 109 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 22 | 28 | 25 | 37 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets survived the Knicks 112-109. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.