Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 34 | 20 | 30 | 22 | 106 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 32 | 23 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks squeaked past the Kings 111-106. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.