Mon Jan 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 27 | 35 | 28 | 117 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Knicks demolished the Clippers 117-86. Knicks' positional fit overwhelmed the Clippers rotation. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.