Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 38 | 31 | 25 | 115 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Kings 120-115. The better team simply showed up tonight. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.