Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Washington WizardsWizards
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 109 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 31 | 42 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Knicks 128-109. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards steamroller is in full effect right now. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.