Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 15 | 34 | 31 | 117 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 20 | 29 | 17 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Knicks took care of the Kings 117-98. Knicks torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.