Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
100
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Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
124
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 100 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards rolled past the Knicks 124-100. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.