Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 27 | 36 | 32 | 128 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 37 | 27 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Knicks 131-128. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.