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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
123
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 25 35 40 26 126
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 27 23 43 30 123

After Action Report

The Knicks snuck past the 76ers 126-123. Knicks torched the 76ers on the offensive end. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; 76ers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.