Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Kings 100-97. Ugly basketball, but the Knicks did just enough. The Knicks sent shots into the fifth row all night; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.