Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 121 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 36 | 18 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings squeaked past the Knicks 121-118. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.