Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
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New York KnicksKnicks
102
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 102 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Knicks 103-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.