Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
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Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 112 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 43 | 27 | 34 | 22 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards pulled away from the Knicks 126-112. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.