Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 87 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks blew the doors off the Wizards 108-87. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.