Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
82
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 82 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Hornets 123-82. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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.