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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
97
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 29 26 37 27 119
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 20 30 26 21 97

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Knicks demolished the 76ers 119-97. The tempo dragged the 76ers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.