Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 80 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 24 | 23 | 33 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Kings demolished the Knicks 110-80. The Kings' lockdown unit choked off Knicks' offense. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.