Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
94
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New York KnicksKnicks
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 94 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Hawks 102-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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.