Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
102
away
New York KnicksKnicks
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 17 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 22 | 28 | 33 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks fended off the Bobcats 111-102. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.