Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 24 | 27 | 16 | 97 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 26 | 33 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards ran roughshod over the Knicks 117-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.