Sun Dec 12, 2004 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
107
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 19 | 27 | 23 | 101 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 20 | 34 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Nuggets 107-101. Knicks' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.