Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
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Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
114
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 106 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 36 | 28 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Wizards edged the Knicks 114-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards steamroller is in full effect right now. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.