Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 24 | 19 | 30 | 92 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks blew the doors off the Wizards 121-92. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.