Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 5 | 107 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 24 | 12 | 32 | 15 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the 76ers 117-107 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.