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Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
115
away
Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
120
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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.