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nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
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Sacramento KingsKings
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings handled the Knicks 114-99. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · 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 · 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.