Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 23 | 25 | 22 | 32 | 102 |
After Action Report
The 76ers snuck past the Knicks 102-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.