Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 20 | 36 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks survived the Raptors 98-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.