Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Knicks 101-96. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.