Mon Feb 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 30 | 24 | 38 | 129 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 22 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the 76ers 129-94. The 76ers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat; the 76ers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.