Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
75
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 9 | 21 | 28 | 17 | 75 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Kings 113-75. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.