Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
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Chemistry
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Sacramento KingsKings
121
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 106 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 31 | 25 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Kings downed the Knicks 121-106. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.