Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 26 | 26 | 35 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 30 | 24 | 36 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Knicks pulled away from the Kings 122-111. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.