Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Washington WizardsWizards
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 118 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Wizards 118-109. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.