Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 16 | 28 | 17 | 27 | 88 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Raptors 97-88. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · 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.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.