Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 117 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 33 | 26 | 19 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Kings 117-98. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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.