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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 1:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 33 33 21 24 111
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 27 33 19 27 106

After Action Report

The Knicks survived the Bobcats 111-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; second-chance points piled up for the Bobcats. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.