Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
78
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 29 | 32 | 36 | 133 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Wizards 133-78. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Wizards couldn't shake the cold spell. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.