Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Wizards 113-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.