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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
103
away
Chemistry Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 29 22 23 29 103
New York KnicksKnicks 25 21 30 21 97

After Action Report

In New York, the 76ers held off the Knicks 103-97. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the 76ers. 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Whispers of a Knicks locker-room rift aren't helping. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.