Tue Apr 12, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
139
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 29 | 36 | 29 | 6 | 130 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 32 | 37 | 29 | 15 | 139 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks edged the Raptors 139-130 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.