Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 40 | 36 | 29 | 25 | 130 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks handled the Spurs 130-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.