Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
130
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 40 | 27 | 25 | 38 | 130 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 34 | 37 | 16 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Hornets 130-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.