Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 99 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 29 | 19 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Kings fended off the Knicks 105-99. Every possession went the Kings way. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.