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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Denver NuggetsNuggets
108
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 31 26 31 28 116
Denver NuggetsNuggets 31 25 27 25 108

After Action Report

In Denver, the Knicks fended off the Nuggets 116-108. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Nuggets. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.