Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 88 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Knicks 89-88. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
