Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 4:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
120
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 28 | 26 | 31 | 35 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 37 | 27 | 26 | 124 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks snuck past the Bucks 124-120. The tempo dragged the Bucks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Bucks' 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.