Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 86 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks pulled away from the Timberwolves 101-86. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.