Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
125
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 36 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 125 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Knicks 125-121. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.