Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 29 | 25 | 16 | 97 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Raptors squeaked past the Knicks 102-97. The Raptors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.