Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 120 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 17 | 28 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Knicks blew the doors off the Nuggets 120-97. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.