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Tue Dec 7, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
131
away
Chemistry Tense
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
98
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 31 35 30 35 131
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies 24 22 26 26 98

After Action Report

In Memphis, the Knicks blew the doors off the Grizzlies 131-98. The Grizzlies had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Grizzlies · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Grizzlies · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.