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