Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
128
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Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
117
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 33 | 27 | 37 | 128 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 32 | 33 | 26 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks upended the Clippers 128-117. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.