Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 128 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 19 | 30 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Knicks rolled past the Kings 128-101. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.