Sat Nov 13, 2004 · 9:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Indiana PacersPacers
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Pacers 99-89. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.