Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 26 | 28 | 38 | 127 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 36 | 37 | 26 | 132 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks squeaked past the Kings 132-127. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.