Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 12 | 28 | 16 | 31 | 87 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 15 | 41 | 34 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Kings 113-87. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.