Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
136
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 14 | 136 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Raptors fended off the Knicks 136-130 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.