Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 34 | 36 | 28 | 124 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Knicks ran roughshod over the Kings 124-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.