Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
80
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 27 | 14 | 18 | 80 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Kings buried the Knicks 119-80. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Knicks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.