Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Washington WizardsWizards
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 116 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 26 | 23 | 38 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Knicks 121-116. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.