Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 133 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 26 | 37 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Knicks outlasted the Kings 133-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.