Tue Nov 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
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New York KnicksKnicks
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks squeaked past the Hawks 104-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.