Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 27 | 33 | 26 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 27 | 20 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Raptors handled the Knicks 112-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.