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Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
114
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 25 28 23 30 11 117
New York KnicksKnicks 24 27 26 29 8 114

After Action Report

The Raptors survived the Knicks 117-114 in overtime. Raptors' offense had its way with the Knicks. Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.