Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 121 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 29 | 38 | 30 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats snuck past the Knicks 124-121. The breakneck pace played right into Bobcats' hands. The Bobcats played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Bobcats pushed the pace until the other side broke. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.