Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
120
away
Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 38 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 132 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Raptors 132-120. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks steamroller is in full effect right now; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.