Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 32 | 35 | 25 | 124 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 37 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers squeaked past the Knicks 129-124. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.