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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
123
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Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
127
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 27 45 30 21 123
New York KnicksKnicks 30 28 35 34 127

After Action Report

The Knicks survived the 76ers 127-123. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; 76ers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

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.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.