Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 27 | 28 | 15 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 25 | 33 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks knocked off the Kings 122-101. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.